KFC Original Recipe Fried Chicken Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Chicken parts (Whole chicken cut into pieces; smaller chickens preferred)
• Brine solution (Author specifies a brine is used to marinate for 12 hours; specific ingredients not listed in excerpt)
• Breading mixture (Double-breading method used; specific flour and spice ratios not listed in excerpt)
• Oil for frying (For deep-frying)

Steps

1. 1

   Brine the chicken pieces for 12 hours (half a day) to ensure flavor and moisture penetrate all the way through.

2. 2

   Double-bread the brined chicken pieces in the coating mixture.

3. 3

   Heat oil for deep-frying.

4. 4

   Deep-fry the chicken until golden brown, approximately 12 to 15 minutes.

5. 5

   If using large chicken pieces, start frying the thickest pieces (like breasts) first.

6. 6

   Transfer the thickest pieces to a 300°F (150°C) oven to finish cooking through while you fry the smaller pieces; this keeps them warm and crispy.

Notes

KFC uses smaller chickens which cook faster. If your chicken parts are large, the oven-finishing step is critical to ensure they are cooked through without burning the breading. The author notes that much of the flavor develops during the 12-hour brining process.

Nutrition per serving

• fried chicken
• copycat
• KFC
• main dish
• deep-fried
• comfort food